We are so excited to have you join us today! Big bunny hugs to the lovely, Christine of Quilt Monster in My Closet for hosting this hop! Of course, these wonderful, fun, hops would not be possible without the tireless efforts of our one and only, fabulous head cheerleader, Madam Samm of Sew We Quilt! Thanks so much Samm!
So let's get started! I was so excited to join this hop as I had just finished sketches for a new Folk Art Fusion Design called, Yellow Daisy Dresdens. It's a variation of an original dresden plate plate block. I couldn't believe there was going to be a dresden hop. So join I did. Fun!
I listen to music all day while I work, so most of my designs are inspired by words or music. In this case, Yellow Daisy Dresdens was inspired by music from Lindsey Stirling and her original song, Electric Daisy Violin. She is an incredible young lady and I love her fun spirit with a violin. Here's her video if you would like to listen to it as you read on. Yes...I hop around and dance in Bunnyville while I work. Gotta work them buns. My buns...not the Harrington and Hannah buns. hee,hee,hee. ;)
Forever being a decorator, I wanted to design something for my dining room table that you too could make for yours, or as a wall hanging.
As in all my Folk Art Fusion, there is wool applique, patchwork, hand stitching, machine quilting and more. Lots of fun things to do!
When I was at Quilt Market, a lady told me my designs were so nice because they were "achievable." I liked that! We all only have a few precious hours each day to do the things we love. It's fun to be able to make something that can actually be finished in a short amount of time and still gives us joy in the making of it. Being able to decorate our houses with something we made is even better! No special talent needed, smiling face required. :)
Patterns as well as National Nonwovens Wool and Valdani 3 Strand Floss kits for my Yellow Daisy Dresdens are available in my SHOP.
Of course, we have to have a giveaway! I mean this is a party after all! Woo hoo! Our prize for this giveaway is....
Rabbit embroidery scissors! To enter the giveway, please leave a comment on this post. As always, we love and adore our friends and if you are signed up (on the right sidebar) as an official friend/follower, you will receive two chances!
The bunnies will use the random number generator to select the winner this coming Monday, January 28th.
Thank you so very much for joining us today. Now, we invite you to hop over and visit our friends that we are honored to share this day with. Have fun hopping!
January
24th, 2013
xx,
Michelle and the Bunnies
265 comments:
1 – 200 of 265 Newer› Newest»What a lovely design. Sharyn:)
Love the daisies--although I can also see them as sunflowers or black-eyed-susans (even if the colors aren't the same).
Love bunny scissors! I have a pair, but one can never have enough. :)
Beautiful design and great bunny scissors.
I am a follower.
I just love your Dresdens! Very original and striking. And the bunny scissors - perfect!!! They would be very happy at my house, I promise :*)
You never fail to make us smile! What a great take on the Dresden, so pretty and a pretty place for bunny to rest. And bunny scissors, how sweet!
I love your Dresden Daisies! What a wonderfully Fun Twist to the Dresden. Hugs and thank you so much for participating in the Hop
I really like your folk art take on the dresden. The design and colors are very striking. The music was a wonderful addition to enjoying your post. Thanks for sharing ... :) Pat
I am a new follower ... :) Pat
What a wonderful take on the Dresden! It is gorgeous. Thank you for sharing and the great giveaway. jbechosend at sbcglobal dot net
Of course I follow you via email!
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What a stunning design, would love to win your giveaway, thanks.
That is so beautiful Shell as is everything in your home and those bunny scissor are just adorable they would be great for my crafting ,please count me in,xx Rachel
Just love your new design, Michelle - gorgeous as always.
Love your dresden daisies - very nice. Thanks for sharing.
Absolutely gorgeous, what a great design. I would love to win some bunny scissors, they're very cute.
Love your dresdens! Cute bunny scissors ;)
Wow, I do like Linsey Stirling and her violin too. What a great sound (and moves). Over here there is a young girl (14 years) who tries the same. But she makes hiphop music with her violin. A very good (and interesting) combination.
What I also like is the rabit-scissors. Never saw them before. But are they gorgious. I like to win one pair. So count me in.
Oh, and I am a follower of your blog.
E' davvero molto bello, anche il premio per il giveway è stupendo! Un abbraccio, anche ai coniglietti, Marygabriella
That's a lovely project, thanks for sharing and i so want to win the scissors. Thanks for the chance to win!
Wow! That is stunning and so different. Loving the bunny scissors. Hugs x
I am a follower. xx
Love the tablecover.... Daisies are my favorite flower
Oh, I love your design for the Dresden! Your centers pulled me in first and then the way you handled the blades - totally cool!!!
I am an old follower!
What a beautiful table topper. Thanks for being part of the hop!
Great patterns, do you have a uk stockist?
I am a follower too.
I am a follower and love this pattern. Thanks
How Pretty!
Great design Michelle!
Thank you for sharing!
Beautiful design. Love the bunny scissors too. Hugs,xx.
I love the white stitching in the center of the leaves and around the flower shape!
I am a happy new follower of your blog!
What a lovely spin on the Dresden! I especially like the swirly centers of your Dresdens. Amazing table topper! Thanks for the inspiration.
Are you kidding me shell...this is unbelievable...I love love love your table topper...soooo much inspiration, you are killing me you girls..how do we pick today....I think you all need to win lol....beautiful pics too
Love the twist on the Dresden design in these daisies. Gorgeous design.
I love the table topper! It looks so good. Thank you for the chance to win! Jennifer Thornton
Your work is beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing with us today.
Beautiful work! Love the white on black background. Your setting and finish are breathtaking! Beautiful new design, sure to appeal to everyone!
Great design, it looks perfect on your table.
I am a follower!
That is beautiful. Love the style of the quilt. Thanks for having a give away.
Shell, that is GAWJUS!!! Honest, just beautiful. You clever, clever girl.
Hugs
Jen
xxxx
Beautiful, detailing on this table topper! I love everything about it! Thanks for sharing!
Wow, what a beautiful table decoration!
Beautiful project! Love the scissors too!
I love your creative take on the traditional Dresden. Very lovely!
I live your version! It is so pretty! Thanks for a chance to win a pair if cute bunny scissors.
I'm a follower.
Yummy new design. You had me with the sneek peek a few days ago.
I am a follower.
Very nice take on the traditional dresden - lovely work!!
Just beautiful...I also choose wool whenever possible!
Oh, Michelle! That is really beautiful! (And thank you so much for the song. I'll be playing it in my head all day! I love it! My kind of music!)
I do love your Dresden - it's beautiful!
This is my favorite of today... although each one is terrific! This one is right on to the way I decorate in my home! :)
Wow, Michelle, your table topper is just stunning! And, I'm with Linda, gotta love Lindsay Stirling, love the music! I can see why you like it - "Exhuberant Creativity", I call it, and you've got an abundance of it! Congratulations on top choice of the day!
My gosh, your design is breathtaking -- absolutely beautiful!
Loving the 'cut-outs'!! Will be experimenting with this sometime soon!!!...as in later today!!! :)
That is simply beautiful! I adore it.
What a truly beautiful quilt! I've never worked with wool, but gosh that sure looks tempting.. I'm not sure how it would be.. more difficult or more easily manipulated..hmmm
I am a bloggy follower, and I love all of your designs.
It`s just fabulous!!
I`m a follower.Thanks!
A real work of art...following the artist!
What a beautiful version,,I love your table cloth.
I am a follower....lovely gift.
You've done it again!! Quite wonderful!
I am a new follower!
Susie
legato1958@aol.com
I saw Lindsey Stirling perform at a club in New York City! She is sooo full of energy ! I can see why you get inspired to make your beautiful work!
Susie
legato1958@aol.com
This is a beautiful take on a dresden :)And it looks lovely on your table!!
Shell this is just stunning - I love the wonderful contrast of the colors on the black background. What fabric did you use for the background - wool or cotton? I love it! blessings, marlene
What an excellent table topper - I love the design and the colors, especially the split blades. Big smiles here.
I'm a new follower, and thanks for the musical accompaniment while I was visiting.
Oh my you have definitely succeeded in knocking my socks off this morning with this project. It is absolutely stunning and amazeing . You are extremly talented and creative to have come up with this. conn_and_vans_mom(at)yahoo(dot)com
I am now following yoru blog and on facebook as well. Thank you for the additional chance to enter your giveaway.
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I couldn't wait to see what you came up with and I love it! :)
Lovely bold design, I like the centre, it's different and so many are just plain.
I had to come by and look at that again...it is just ...no words here
Este é a cara do bom gosto,parabéns,Sra.Talentosa.
Love your table topper! And oh yes, I follow by email
What an adorable topper---and I have to have a pair of those adorable scissors. :)
Oh, and I'm also a devoted follower. :) Love your patterns and the Raspberry Rabbits :D
I was half expecting you to have bummys as a dresden. But I think I really like this one better.
Oh, I forgot. Of course I am a follower. Love the bunny scissors.
Your table topper is incredibly beautiful, Shell and perfect in very way. I must add that Lindsey Stirling definitely has some moves I have not seen before - her music is very exciting and enjoyable. Not sure you can afford to lose any weight - tiny you are already - so do not be jumping around like that. Thanks from Judy C - you inspire me in so many ways.
I love it. So simple yet stunning.
I love your table topper. Thanks for sharing.
vlhill3459(at)sbcglobal(dot)net
I am a new follower. Thanks for the chance to win those bunny scissors.
vlhill3459(at)sbcglobal(dot)net
Beautiful dresden ... and those bunny scissors are adorable!
Jeanne
Followe by email! I also follow via the blu button on the site
This is breathtaking! Love it-
Your table runner is exceptional!
Thank you for the chance :)
I'm a new follower (GFC), your work is amazing :)
I really love the table topper. It's amazing that Dresden plates can look so sophisticated. I am a follower.
Wow,that is a beautiful design! The most creative I've seen yet! I like the black bunny butt over there on the side bar and a super cute pair of scissors...rabbit...go figure !LOL
Love the bunny scissors and the the daisy deign with the Dresden. Definitely a favorite.
What a cute table topper. So nice you are a part of the hop! Thanks for the opportunity to win the scissors
Yes I am a follower!
Thanks for the giveaway, Michelle. I'd love to throw my name into the ring for the bunny scissors. I have the perfect scissors fob to make for them.
The Yellow Daisy Dresdens are really cute. Maybe it's time to pick up a new hobby...
Carol S.
Beautiful work! The bunny scissors, to to cute!
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I love the opening in the dresden so they look like flower petals. Very nice.
Absolutely stunning. Who would have though?? I love how these hops open the creative floodgates!
BEAUTIFUL and very creative!!!!
What an awesome 'give-away'. Pick me! Pick me! LOL!!!!
This is my first time to your blog, but I am now a follower!
kearley75860 at yahoo dot com
Oh Michelle that wool topper is so lovely. I like to work with felted wool too. I like the cutout part and how the backing shows through. Just beautiful.
Oh my those bunny scissors are darling. I remember the bird scissors like that from ions ago, but never knew they even had bunny scissors, too cute.
Love your fold art take on Dresdens. Having recently gotten into wool, I love this interpretation!
This is really cute - thanks for sharing!
I knew I would love your design when I saw the little bit you shared earlier.
Wow! It is so different and beautiful. Looked at the other blogs for the hop and yours is mine and Pippin's (my flemish giant) fav!
the project is adorable! I just know if I had those scissors I would be able to make a Dresden!
Beautiful piece!!!
I am also one of your followers.
Love your woolie!
I'm a follower.
Another beautiful piece Michelle, thanks so much for sharing!
Rosemary B here: following for a long time now :-)
Rosemary B here:
I adore your project. love the colors and the textures, and different techniques as well. Thank you so much for sharing your massive creativity
Hi Michelle!
Got the kit the other day! Everything is so beautiful, made my day! Would love to have the scissors, too!
xoxo
Joy
This quilt is beautiful!! Thanks for sharing with us!!
OMG this is so pretty.....I love it! You did such a good job with such creativity. Thank you for sharing.
JUST LOVELY!
THANKS FOR A NEAT GIVEAWAY!
msstitcher1948@yahoo.com
That is a lovely table topper, and thanks for the giveawy.
Love your non-traditional take on Dresdens. Your table topper looks stunning on your dining room table.
All I could say was WOW! They are beautiful and the music lovely. Keep smiling!
Enchanting! The best thing about hops is finding new blogs. So glad I found yours!
Now following your blog. Now I'moff to check past posts and try and do a little catch up.
Yours is probably the most unique Dresden I have ever seen. It's beautiful!
So BEAUTIFUL! Very striking! Love the bunny scissors. Thanks for sharing and for the giveaway.
Beautiful project!!! Thanks for the chance on the giveaway.
Love your design as always! And thanks for sharing the great music to listen to while browsing!
Beautiful and very creative.
Your quilt is so beautiful and lovely, You are a very talented quilter. Thanks for sharing
I am a follower since a long time ago. Thanks for the great give away
I already am a follower and I love your dresden quilt...so creative...thanks for the giveaway...I would love to win pair of bunny scissors...
very nice!! Love your Daisies!
Very unique. Love the Black and white. Thanks for the giveaway.
I love this. It looks so intricate.
tvbart@charter.net
Love the folk art twist!
Beautiful work! You are so creative to integrate the Dresden into your folk art. Love it!
Wow. Your daisy dresden is so striking, Michelle. Beauty of a design!
Very cool variation! Your finished project is awesome :)
Your dresden is so lovely and what cute bunny scissors...
So those are the dresdens you were talking about. Your table topper is stunning!!! well done!
I did listen and watch the video. I don't know how she plays and dances at the same time. I would be tripping over my feet. I liked the music. Thanks for sharing your design and the giveaway.
Love your design. I am a follower via email. Thanks for the giveaway. vickise at gmail dot com
Another gorgeous design Shell.... love it
Hugz
Stunning Quilt, thanks for sharing!
Bente
I like to QuiltBlog
Your table topper is gorgeous Shell. The daisy's are so different.
I'm a hoppy follower of your lovely blog. Thanks for the lovely giveaway Shell. Those bunny scissors are so cute.
I am a follower of your blog and am in love with your dresden design. Just gorgeous.
Pretty quilt. Thanks for the inspiration.
Love your table topper and yes it is achievable. It is a very different spin on the Dresden. Thanks you for your cute giveaway.
lsandes@comcast.net
I'm a new follower. Thanks for the chance to win the cute scissors.
I am a follower of your blog by email.
lsandes@comcast.net
WOW. AMAZING! I would have picked you for top 3 too! Absolutely beautiful. Thank you SO much for sharing!
I studied the first pictures for quite awhile then scrolled down and saw your give-away. Love the design you made and the scissors are reminiscent of similar ones my grandmother had. Grandma had bird instead of bunny ones.
Your color choices are so fresh and yet so different. I love your interpretation of the typical Dresden plate!
That table topper is just the bees' knees. It looks fabulous on your table.
So nice to see a wool version of dresdans , so pretty and elegant on the table ,I love it , thanks for sharing Michelle!
What a lovely design - it is so very simple and I agree - achievable.
Thanks for sharing the great design.
I love the quilt. Beautiful.
I'm a follower, and would love to enter your giveaway.
:o
Rose
pippirose59 at gmail dot com
I could only dream of making something that stunning! Wow!!!
This design is just stunning! I love the combination of wool and cotton.
Stunning! I love how your mind works.
I am a follower.
I absolutely *love* the daisies! Thanks for the chance to win.
I love your design. The scissors are adorable.
Such an elegant design with great class...perfect for a dining room. I would certainly love to have this to put on my formal dining room table. I'll have to keep your picture for inspiration
Blessings
Gmama Jane
Oh my gosh. I wasn't expecting that at all. It is fabulous. Inspiring to say the least. Thank you for sharing!
What a wonderful 'new' look you gave to the dresden. The center was so fun! I did enjoy the music; she's great. Thanks.
Way to go Shell, #1 on the first day of the Dresden hop! Bet Hannah and Harrington are doing the bunny hop, well PaPa better be dancing too!!!!
Love, love, love the bunny scissors. Thanks for the giveaway. Also love the pattern and am heading to the shop now.
Oh yes, I am a follower.
What lovely work and a beautiful design.
Holy Bunnies! I am jumping and hopping all over the darn room!! Love that violin.. or fiddle or whatever it is. Your tabletop design is simply beautiful, wonderful taste, have you. I must know where to buy those scissors, since I am pretty sure I won't win them. wow! 181 comments so far, good girl!
Well of course I'm a follower!
Absolutely darling daisy block. I adore the look of folk art. I want to follow you and see all your work.
I just started following you, so excited to see your work.
Shell I just love it. Great design.the black makes for a terrific backdrop.
Your table topper is stunning.
I like the "achievable" comment...that's my kind of project. Your Dresden is beautiful and the stitching just adds the right amount of attention to the piece. Love it!
What a beautiful table topper...love your Dresdens!!!
I'm already a happy follower :o)
Michelle ~ I just LOVE your design. It's just beautiful and so fun too.
And I am, of course, a follower although I realize a very quiet one lately. I'm still reading however. :)
WIN WIN! I love the creativity of your Dresden!!!!
What a lovely design and love the bunny scissors
I am a follower.
Oh, I love your Yellow Daisy Dresden design, Michelle!
I wanted to leave you this comment but in case I win, I'll pass onto another person because I won them on another occasion with you!
...and work them buns! ;o)
Beautiful design and beautiful quilt.
Oh, my gosh, Shell - I am sooooooooo in love with your new Dresden Sunflowers!!! Too, too fabulous!! I love ya!! Kris
OMG your daisy table topper is stunning...outstanding creativity Michelle. Thanks sEw much for the inspiration and for sharing your Dresden project with us today. Happy stitching, Pauline
Wow..really nice. A refreshing take on the dresden plate design.
Stunning design! And BUNNY scissors for a blog HOP giveaway. Perfect!
Beautiful, creative design. I love it!
Your table topper is really cute. I am a follower and would love a chance to win a pair of cute bunny scissors.
Thanks for sharing your design. Love the scissors. Great for applique as they are small.
How gorgeous are those scissors Shell??? ... but not as gorgeous as your design!!!...Love how you've 'modified' the dresden....looks fabulous! Another for my list!!!! hee hee
xox sugary hugs (and thank you!)
Wendy :O)
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